Broad Cove Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright surfers, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Broad Cove is throwing at us over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be honest, it’s a slow burn, and we’ve got a fair bit of waiting to do before anything worth paddling for shows up.

The overall pattern is flat and quiet for the first ten days or so. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak swells with poor conditions. There’s a big gap here where the surf just isn’t worth it. From Tuesday the 4th of August, right through to the morning of Saturday the 15th of August, there’s no real recommendation. That’s a solid 11-day window of mostly tiny waves, cross-off or cross-on winds, and low energy. The water temperature at Broad Cove is sitting around 61°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real standout comes on the morning of Sunday, the 16th of August. Broad Cove is a point break, and it’s fairly consistent. The swell will be coming from the SSW at 5ft, with a period of 9 seconds. That’s a moderate period, and the energy is solid (470). The wind is glassy – dead calm (0 mph) – so the surface will be clean as a whistle. This is a point break, so that longer period swell will wrap in nicely. It’s not too big for intermediate surfers, but it’s pushing into the territory where beginners might want to sit this one out. The optimum swell direction for Broad Cove is S, and we’ve got a SSW swell, so it’s hitting the break well. This is easily the best session on offer, but it’s over a week away, so keep an eye on it.

The afternoon of the same day sees a bump to 6ft from the S with a 9-second period, but the wind turns onshore from the SE, making it messy and marginal. The energy is strong (519), but the quality won’t be there for paddling. This one might be more for the kite crew.

The following morning, Monday, the 17th of August, has a smaller but clean window. 3ft from the S with a light offshore breeze from the N (6 mph). The energy is moderate (104), and the surf will be clean and rideable, but it’s a step down from the weekend’s peak. The crowd profile at Broad Cove is marked as "often," so expect some company on that Sunday glassy session.

To sum it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The one true standout is the glassy Sunday morning on the 16th of August. The rest of the run is small, weak, or wind-affected. Don’t hold your breath for the early days.

Rusty.

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